Naïs

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Naïs is derived from the Greek name Naïsso or Naïssae, which means "nymph." This name has connections to nature and Greek mythology, as it was believed that nymphs lived in mountains, woods, and rivers. As a name, Naïs represents somebody who is mysterious, playful, and free-spirited.
Popularity
Naïs is not a very popular name globally, but it is more commonly used in France and other French-speaking countries. Its popularity is on par with other unique and rare names in Western countries.

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Naïs Name meanings & History

The name Naïs is derived from the Greek name Naïsso or Naïssae, which means "nymph." This name has connections to nature and Greek mythology, as it was believed that nymphs lived in mountains, woods, and rivers. As a name, Naïs represents somebody who is mysterious, playful, and free-spirited. French form of Nais. Naïs is the main character of Jean-Philippe Rameau's 1749 Naïs: Opéra pour La Paix, a play about the god Neptune falling in love with the titular nymph. Naïs is used as a given name for baby girls primarily in French-speaking countries. Its popularity has been modest in recent years, but it remains a beautiful and unique name for parents who want to give their daughter a name that is both mysterious and enchanting.

Zodiac Sign of Naïs: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Naïs:

N: Nagging,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition

A: Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Success,Status,Sex,Sensuality,Solidity,Social Standing,Security

Naïs is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Naïs (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the ancient Greek name Ναΐς (Nais), which means "water nymph". In Greek mythology, a water nymph is a female spirit who presides over fountains, wells, springs, and other bodies of fresh water.


cartoon of the name Naïs
Cartoon of Naïs

Description: Derived from the ancient Greek name Ναΐς (Nais), which means "water nymph". In Greek mythology, a water nymph is a female spirit who presides over fountains, wells, springs, and other bodies of fresh water. French form of Nais. Naïs is the main character of Jean-Philippe Rameau's 1749 Naïs: Opéra pour La Paix, a play about the god Neptune falling in love with the titular nymph. Naïs can be used as a first name for baby girls or as a middle name.